WASHINGTON (August 5, 2015) -- Hundreds of audience members came out to see the U.S. Army Military District of Washington's Twilight Tattoo hosted by Maj. Gen. Laura Richardson, chief, Army Legislative Liaison, held on Whipple Field at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va.
The Legislative Liaison Office (LL) is directly responsible to the Secretary of the Army for legislative affairs, including formulating, coordinating, supervising, and executing the Army's Congressional policy and strategy. The LL ensures the overall integration of the Army's efforts with Congress, develops comprehensive congressional engagement strategies for Army senior leaders, and disseminates critical information on all major Congressional activities.
MDW's Twilight Tattoo, performed by the Soldiers from the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) and U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own," can trace its own history back to the years before World War II. At that time, on the grounds of Fort Myer in Arlington, Va., the 3rd Cavalry Regiment held military shows during the winter months. MDW revived the traditional show in 1961 to showcase the talents of its ceremonial units.
As Twilight Tattoo grew in popularity, the Army adapted the show, its location and the time of year it was performed to fit the growing needs of the American people. Settling on performances in Washington, D.C., throughout the summer months, has allowed for thousands of audience members to experience the ceremony and pageantry of the United States Army.
Twilight Tattoo only has two shows remaining during the 2015 season; Wednesday, August 12 and Wednesday, August 19, which are scheduled to be performed on Joint Base Myer - Henderson Hall's, Whipple Field.
This performance is free and open to the public. For more information on group reservations, contact the U.S. Army Military District of Washington at (202) 685-2888 or email us at:
usarmy.mcnair.mdw.mbx.jfhq-ncr-pao-web-events-omb@mail.mil
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